Hatsuharu stood at the other side of the porch and looked at the huffy Yuki. He waited for him to look over, but when he didn't, Haru spoke. "What's wrong, Yuki? Have I maybe done something? You seem really down these days."

Yuki stayed silent for a few more moments, then he replied. "I've been thinking. Miss Honda hasn't been as appealing to me as she has been before. I've begun to like someone different."

"So? That's good." Hatsuharu saw Yuki's upset look. "I mean, what's the big deal?"

"Well…never mind." Yuki looked down at his feet, as if he was ashamed.

"No, tell me. God knows you bottle things up too much." Haru replied with a tone of worry.

Instead of replying, Yuki turned away. Hatsuharu grabbed Yuki's arm. He pulled him up close to his body and asked again, "What's the problem Yuki? Tell me who it is or even what's bothering you about this. I'm worried about you."

Yuki looked at Haru and sighed. "I don't think I can tell you. I don't think I can tell anyone."

Haru smiled at Yuki. "Come on, it can't be that bad. I mean it's not Kyo – obviously. And it's not someone really embarrassing, like me." He laughed.

Yuki smiled weakly at Haru and swallowed. "Well Haru, that's where you and I . . . differ."

Hatsuharu looked into Yuki's eyes and saw this was serious. He grasped his arm and managed to blurt out a few words. "What? But, how? Me?"

"I don't know. You were just always there for me. I guess I realised how much I respect you and how much I don't appreciate you. What I'm trying to say is, I love you Haru-kun."

Hatsuharu was still looking into Yuki's eyes lovingly after he had said his last phrase. "I…..feel the same way Yuki." Yuki smiled and slowly edged his way closer to Haru. If you had been there watching then you would have seen Haru doing the same.

Then, in a matter of sheer seconds, their lips touched. And soon after, they were embracing as if the pain of not being able to embrace the girls outside the zodiac had become too much. Haru guided the usually shy Yuki and began tracing his lips with his tongue. This surprised Yuki.

"What was that?" He said while jumping back.

Haru looked at Yuki. "Let me guess. You've never kissed anyone before?"

Yuki blushed. "No."

Haru sat down, pulling Yuki with him. He sighed deeply. "Well, it's what someone does to make it deeper. If you know what I mean?"

Yuki's face was once again a portrait of confusion.

"Well…" Haru scratched his head. "You must know what pulling is. You know, when you kiss…with tongue?"

"Oh. Yeah. Right." Yuki replied, feeling pretty foolish.

Haru stood back up and helped Yuki stand. Then, once he had got his balance, Haru began to push him against the railings of the porch. He kissed him once again, but this time it was Yuki who traced Hatsuharu's lips gently. Haru let him enter, of course, and soon they were exploring each other's mouths with great care. It felt so right for Haru, he had never felt this way with Rin before, and all his troubles with her seemed to melt away at the clutches of Yuki.

When they finally broke away, Yuki's eyes welled up and he hugged Hatsuharu tightly, weeping as he realised that he wasn't alone anymore. Haru held onto Yuki, letting his tears fall clumsily onto his t-shirt. "Hey, it's ok. You don't have to be so alone anymore." Said Haru. Yuki looked at him. "Thanks." Hatsuharu then wiped away Yuki's tears and smiled. "No. Thank you."

End Of Chapter 3